Chicago weather: Severe storm threat with tornado risk today

A sharp warmup today will fuel a threat for severe storms with all hazards before quieter, cooler conditions settle in by the weekend.

West Suburban Medical Center could re-open by July amid debt issues

West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park has closed amid financial troubles and foreclosure, though its owner says fixes are underway and hopes to reopen by July.

Adler Planetarium hosts watch party for Artemis II liftoff

NASA’s Artemis II mission launched toward the moon for the first time in over 50 years, as crowds gathered in Chicago to watch the historic liftoff.

Insurance company sued for $2B over failure to settle wrongful death case

A federal lawsuit filed this week accuses Travelers Property Casualty Company of America of not settling a wrongful death case earlier, a decision now being challenged after a $241 million jury verdict in southern Illinois.

Several cases dismissed in connection
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Attorneys representing several people arrested while protesting at the ICE facility in Broadview say their cases have been dismissed. 

Charlie Kirk case: Why ballistics evidence may be unclear | ChicagoLIVE
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The defense for a man accused in the killing of Charlie Kirk is seeking to delay hearings, citing evidence review and questions about ballistics. We’re breaking down what an inconclusive match could mean for the case. 

Two Hyde Park Academy students killed in hit-and-runs days apart

An 18-year-old Chicago woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Dolton last weekend, and authorities are still searching for the driver.

 Miss Thailand dance goes viral, pageant moments take over online | ChicagoNOW
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A contestant’s bold dance routine at Miss Grand Thailand is racking up views across social media. Plus, another contestant is going viral after handling an unexpected onstage mishap with composure. 

Tattoo legend Jonathan Shaw puts collection up for auction. Here’s what’s inside | ChicagoNOW
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A rare look into tattoo history is hitting the auction block. We’re talking with artist Jonathan Shaw about iconic pieces, celebrity clients and how the industry has changed over time.